Defeating Liverpool at Anfield, Pep Guardiola directly sends a 'challenge letter' to Arsenal

After the final whistle, the Spanish tactician couldn’t hide his emotions and made a spirited statement that caught the attention of the entire Premier League.

A 2-1 victory right at Anfield not only secured three crucial points for Manchester City but also marked a special psychological milestone for coach Pep Guardiola.

“We won. Finally, we managed to win at Anfield”Pep began the press conference with a tone both relieved and challenging. For him, this was not just an ordinary win but a declaration of Man City’s comeback in the decisive phase of the season.

Pep Guardiola admitted his team still has many areas to improve, especially in maintaining composure when handling the ball in the final third. “We are not calm enough in the last third of the pitch. Inside the penalty box, whether defender or forward, you need to feel like you’re sipping a cup of coffee—slow enough to make the right decision. But we are still very young in many aspects,”Pep explained.

Nevertheless, the 53-year-old coach praised the team’s collective spirit, particularly highlighting Bernardo Silva’s leadership role. “We are led by an incredible player, one of the best I’ve ever coached. When a player always puts the team above himself and leads by example, everyone follows. I was the first to do that,”Pep emphasized.

The victory over Liverpool was not without controversy, especially the moment Szoboszlai received a red card and Cherki’s goal was disallowed. Pep Guardiola openly expressed dissatisfaction, claiming the referee was inconsistent.

“In this league, many pulling fouls are allowed to continue. So why not allow the goal, make the score 3-1, Szoboszlai not suspended, and everyone happy?”Pep asked sarcastically.

Regarding the title race, Pep Guardiola maintained his usual calm yet sharp demeanor. “All we can do is breathe down Arsenal’s neck and stay close to them. If they slip up even slightly, we will take advantage,”he affirmed. According to Pep, the remaining 13 Premier League matches provide enough time for any scenario to unfold.

Not only focused on the present, Pep also expressed optimism about Man City’s future. “The future of this team is very bright. We have brought in truly quality players with great character. Marc Guehi will become a top player; in fact, I think he’s already at that level.”

Concluding the interview, Pep Guardiola left a statement that went viral on social media. “I don’t know how to describe it, but tell everyone to run. Manchester City is back.”A declaration strong enough to make the rest of the Premier League wary in the final stretch.